The NTC President appoints for a term concurrent with his or her presidency Chairpersons of the standing committees of the Council that are not chaired by an Officer, as specified in the bylaws, on or before January of the year in which he or she takes office as President. All appointments shall be made with the advice of the Nominations and Appointments Committee and consent of the Council AdCom. The Chairperson appointees need not be chosen from among the individuals who are on the Council AdCom as Member Society representatives.